Voices

Andrew Posewitz writes, "Within the last 20 years, a fringe of extremists began advancing an agenda to erode the North American Model and found a small foothold in Montana."

Anne Hedges writes, "once again, the legislature, terrified that industry and the state might have to consider the little guy, is trying to put holes in the law so they can have their way – locals and landscapes be damned."

Abby Huseth writes "Happy Earth Month! Here at Climate Smart Missoula, we’re reflecting on how this Earth Day marks several momentous anniversaries – and points the way forward in the midst of uncertain and deeply challenging times."

Small business owners write, "As small business owners from across Montana, we write to express our strong support for the statewide phase-out of polystyrene (Styrofoam) food containers."

The Montana Democratic Party writes, "Out-of-state multimillionaires Tim Sheehy and Greg Gianforte slashed their taxes while working Montanans got slapped with record-high property tax bills for 2023."

Jim Elliott writes, "If the powerful refuse to abide by court decisions why should the citizen bother to pay a parking ticket?"

Roger Koopman writes, "We don’t need paternalistic politicians telling us how much we require their help. Freedom is quite enough, thank you very much, along with a healthy measure of respect for our constitutional rights, our personal property and the liberty to be left alone."

Sally Schrank writes, "The governor has the power of the veto pen to protect the Montana way of life and ensure the wisdom enshrined in our constitution lasts for future generations."

Kristen Jordan writes, "Representing this community has been an honor, and I’m running to continue delivering results that matter."

Daniel Carlino writes, "When the Missoula City Council votes to defund the Johnson Street shelter without providing alternative places for people to sleep, it negatively impacts all of us."